Devereux Creek, QLD 4753 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Devereux Creek is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4753, home to 406 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 813 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 406
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,125 /week
- Median personal income
- $963 /week
- Median family income
- $2,327 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Capricornia
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,788
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Mirani State High School
- Hampden State School
- Mirani State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 174 resolvable premises in Devereux Creek. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Devereux Creek?
Devereux Creek (QLD 4753) had 406 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Devereux Creek?
The median advertised rent in Devereux Creek is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Devereux Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Devereux Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mirani State High School (6.6 km), Hampden State School (6.9 km), Mirani State School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Devereux Creek?
Devereux Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Devereux Creek?
Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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